Christmas is the celebration everyone recognizes, but Advent is the season that gives it meaning. Advent teaches us to wait, repent, and prepare; Christmas proclaims that the waiting is fulfilled in the birth of Jesus. Together, they remind us that faith is not just about a single day, but about living in the rhythm of God’s promises.
In this category you’ll find both cultural reflections and theological insights: why Christmas matters beyond gifts and lights, how Advent candles mark hope, peace, joy, and love, and how the story of Jesus’ coming reshapes our own. Some posts invite you to pause and reflect, others challenge the way we see holiday traditions — all pointing toward the One who came and will come again.
🕯️🎄 Step into the season — from waiting to arrival, from Advent to Christmas — and discover why it matters f
Go Deeper into Advent 🕯️ Advent is the season of waiting, hope, and preparation — the journey that leads to Christmas.
Explore my earlier series on Advent, including many Old Testament prophecies that were fulfilled by Jesus’ birth.
Please note: those posts on my old site aren’t yet updated for accessibility like the ones here.
“We laugh about poles and trees, argue over stars and angels, and even misremember the magi’s gifts. But Christmas isn’t about decorations or presents—it’s about the One who came to forgive us, even when we don’t know what we’re doing.”
Why Does Christmas Matter? Christmas is more than lights, gifts, and traditions. It’s the culmination of Advent — a season of waiting, repentance, and hope — fulfilled in the birth of Jesus. This reflection explores both the secular celebrations and the sacred meaning, asking what truly matters when we mark this season.
